Fisheries Modernization: Philippines President Marcos Jr. ordered continued rehabilitation of fish ports, spotlighting Sual Fish Port Complex upgrades meant to cut post-harvest losses and boost cold storage and market access. Aquaculture & Habitat: Malaysia plans to release about 200,000 blue swimming crab juveniles over a year, pairing breeding releases with seagrass conservation to support fishermen’s catches. Trade for Fresh Produce: Egypt and the Philippines finalized a deal granting immediate market access for grapes, onions, garlic, tomatoes and carrots, aiming to strengthen food security through diversified supply. El Niño Watch: New reporting highlights rising El Niño odds and the risk of drought or flooding across key farming regions, with analysts debating how much global food output will actually be hit. Drought in the UK: Wales has been officially declared in drought status after low rainfall and heatwaves, adding pressure on farming and water planning. Agri-Finance in Europe: Moldova is set to receive €150m from the EIB for Fruit Garden of Moldova II, targeting modernization across horticulture, livestock, aquaculture, processing and irrigation. Livestock Theft Crackdown: Tennessee’s Ag Crime Unit recovered a stolen horse and arrested two suspects, underscoring enforcement against livestock theft. Protein Supply Shift: Leaft Foods is pushing alfalfa-leaf Rubisco protein as a “whey Plan B” amid tight whey supplies and rising costs.